Temperature in North Carolina in March

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in North Carolina, the United States of America this March.

North Carolina, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in March ranging from 10°C (50°F) in Beech Mountain to 19°C (66°F) in Laurinburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Laurinburg and -1°C (30°F) in Beech Mountain.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Carolina, the United States of America in March?

To get a sense of March's typical temperatures in the key spots of North Carolina, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

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North Carolina temperatures in March: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in North Carolina, the United States of America in March?

Expect daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Charlotte. That makes March a moderate month for North Carolina, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in North Carolina, the United States of America in March?

Average overnight lows in North Carolina, the United States of America during March sit near 5°C (41°F) in Charlotte.

What is the warmest city in March in North Carolina, the United States of America?

Laurinburg tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 5°C (41°F).

What is the coldest city in March in North Carolina, the United States of America?

For the month of March, Beech Mountain is the most temperate city in North Carolina, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -1°C (30°F).

How much sun does North Carolina, the United States of America get in March?

Charlotte enjoys approximately 235 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

What is the water temperature in March?

The water temperature averages approximately 16°C (61°F) in Cape Hatteras this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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